Obituaries

Sandra Quinlan

Feb 14, 2024

Sandra Lea Brown McDowell Quinlan, born October 9, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan. The youngest daughter of Roy I. Brown and Mabel J. Wood Brown. 

She attended schools in Detroit, Tucson, and Phoenix before moving to Albuquerque in 1945. She was a 1952 graduate of Highland High School. 

In the following years she lived in New York, Louisiana, Ohio, California, Scotland, and Colorado...

Keith Holthusen

Feb 13, 2024

Keith Allan Holthusen, 69, passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side on February 13, 2024. Born September 18, 1954 in Rock Rapids, Iowa, Keith demonstrated early on that he would live life his way, fully. He embraced the late 1960s and early 1970s and often said he didn't think he would make it to 30, so any...

Peter Antonio Vigil, Jr

Feb 12, 2024

Peter Vigil, known to his family as "Junior", was born on October 4, 1955, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He passed away of natural causes on February 12, 2024, after a very sudden decline in health. He was 68 years old.

Peter was preceded in death by his father, Pedro Antonio Vigil (1990), his mother, Theresa Tapia Vigil (2005); his sisters,...

Antonio Gonzales

Feb 12, 2024

Antonio ("Tony") Gonzales, age 95, a dedicated family man and honorable servant of our country in the Air National Guard, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away in California on February 12, 2024.

Tony was known for his generosity, good spirits, love and long-time service to his parish, Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. He will be sorely missed by his family...

Donald Kimbro

Feb 12, 2024

In Loving Memory of Donald Keith Kimbro

Donald Keith Kimbro entered this world on April 12, 1936, in Miami, Florida, bringing joy to his parents, Harry James and Rosamond Burnett Kimbro. With a heart filled with compassion and a spirit driven by faith, Don lived a life that touched the lives of many. It is with heavy hearts that...

Christopher Eric Montoya

Feb 12, 2024

Christopher Eric Montoya, known affectionately as Chris, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew him. He was born on Saturday, July 31, 1976, in his beloved hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Chris led a fulfilling life as a carpenter and a welder. His dedication and passion for craftsmanship were...

Charles Harris

Feb 12, 2024

Charles Harris was the 9th out of 11 children born to Ellis and Hattie Harris in Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 23, 1937. He attended John Marshall Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School, and graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1957 where he thrived playing for the football team. He worked for the Mount Bell Telephone Company from November of 1956...

Jose Jimenez

Feb 11, 2024

Jose Jimenez, age 69, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, February 11, 2024. He entered this world on August. 10, 1954, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Joe M. and Martha (Narvaiz) Jimenez. He was their first born, the oldest of 5.

Jose grew up in Albuquerque with a love of...

Bettye Jo Brown

Feb 11, 2024

Bettye Jo Crawford, the daughter of Paul D. Crawford and Anna Elizabeth Holt Crawford, was born Aug 24, 1928, on the family farm in Rockwall County, Texas. She grew up in the town of Rockwall, where her family moved when she was 5 years old. Bettye graduated college from North Texas State University (BS, Business/Education,1948; now University of North Texas)...

Solema Newton

Feb 11, 2024

Solema passed away peacefully in the care of BeeHive Homes Building B and Amber Care Hospice. She was surrounded by the love of her family, friends and her beloved Second Presbyterian Church family.

Solema was born in Alamosa, CO to Juan Madrid and Viola (Ortega) Madrid. She was the second oldest of five children. She was raised in the San Luis...

Augustine Diaz

Feb 11, 2024

Augustine Diaz, age 85, passed away on February 11, 2024. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa, son-in-law, Kristopher and Grandsons Denny & Kai. He also leaves behind many cherished nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Augie was preceded in death by his wife, Veronica, parents Manuel & Lorenza Diaz, and his seven brothers & sisters. A rosary will be held...

Joseph Ensenberger

Feb 11, 2024

Joseph Ensenberger, 96, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died peacefully at home on February 11, 2024. Born December 16, 1927 in Bloomington, Illinois, Joseph Paul Ensenberger was the first of four children to parents Henry Joseph Ensenberger and Irma Lucille (Litmer) Ensenberger. He was known by family and friends as “Joe.” Raised in a close-knit and devout Catholic family, he attended...

Frederick Malcolm

Feb 11, 2024

Frederick Gerald Malcolm, born August 14, 1941, peacefully passed away at home on February 11, 2024.

Fred was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up on Long Island with his family. He graduated from Lindenhurst High School in 1959, and enlisted in the Air Force as a young man. He served in the United States Air Force until 1963. When he returned, he worked at Grumman Aircraft, which was where he met the love of his...

William Michael Pirtle

Feb 11, 2024

William Michael Pirtle went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, February 11, 2024.

Bill was born on February 21, 1942, in Wabash, Indiana. He was the son of William Pirtle and Mary (Thrasher) Pirtle of Linton, Indiana.

He was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force and retired from the Federal Aviation Administration as an...

JoAnn Mercer

Feb 10, 2024

On Saturday, February 9, 2024, JoAnn S. Mercer, loving wife and mother of three passed away at age ninety-one. JoAnn passed peacefully in her sleep at home with her son present.

Born to Gladwin and Luvena Swicegood in Crossville, Tennessee, JoAnn was the first in her family to graduate college, she went on to teach high school English for Albuquerque Public...

Walter Stanley Krieger

Feb 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that announce the passing of Walter S. Krieger, at the age of 89. Walter passed away the evening of Saturday, February 10, 2024. For the last 6 years, he lived in Los Lunas, NM with his daughter, Shannan and her husband, Joe.  

Walter was a Mason at the Sharon Shrine Temple in Tyler, Texas, a...

Jimmie Margo Eichwald

Feb 9, 2024

J. Margo Eichwald (1939-2024)

Margo Eichwald, 84, of Corrales, NM died peacefully, surrounded by family on February 9, 2024.

Margo was born in Kilgore, TX in1939 to Joyce LaSeur and Jimmie Walsh, and later adopted by Morgan Nelson and grew up in Carlsbad and Roswell, NM. She attended Roswell High School before studying nursing at University of New Mexico and later had...

William Harris

Feb 8, 2024

William Basil (Bill) Harris passed away peacefully in his own bed, Thursday morning, February 8, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, never waking up from what we like to believe was a deep, heavenly sleep granted by his Heavenly Father. Bill was born on July 31, 1953, into a military family in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, son of Lieutenant Colonel James Maxie...

Linda D. Malone

Feb 8, 2024

A beautiful light went out in the world on February 8, 2024, as Linda D. Malone, known and loved by so many, passed away in the night while she was sleeping. She leaves behind an unparalleled legacy of genuine kindness and compassion, built over a lifetime of caring for others, and an unfillable absence in the hearts of nearly everyone...

Rosanna Lodato

Feb 8, 2024

Rosanna Lodato, 84, passed into the gracious arms of our Lord on February 8, 2024, after a courageous battle with stomach cancer. Rosanna was born April 5, 1939 in Piacenza, Italy to Massimo & Louisa Mazza.

Rosanna arrived in the United States in 1955 at the age of 16 with her parents and most of her siblings after crossing the Atlantic...